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Engine Standards (continued)

Compression-Ignition Engine Standards (continued)

Alternative Emission Standards for Certain Types of Engines

Marginal note:Mobile engines used in remote locations

  •  (1) A mobile compression-ignition engine that is to be used exclusively to provide a primary source of electrical power in a remote location may, instead of conforming to the emission standards set out in section 10, conform to the emission standards set out in

    • (a) for engines that have a gross power of less than 37 kW, Table 2, subpart IIII, of CFR 60; and

    • (b) for engines that have a gross power of 37 kW or more, Table 1 to section 112(a), subpart B, of CFR 89.

  • Marginal note:Useful life

    (2) The standards referred to in subsection (1) apply for the applicable useful life, as follows:

    • (a) for engines that have a gross power of less than 19 kW, a period of 3000 hours of operation or five years of use, whichever occurs first;

    • (b) for constant speed engines that have a gross power of 19 kW or more but less than 37 kW and a rated speed of 3000 rpm or more, a period of 3000 hours of operation or five years of use, whichever occurs first;

    • (c) for engines, other than those referred to in paragraph (b), that have a gross power of 19 kW or more but less than 37 kW, a period of 5000 hours of operation or seven years of use, whichever occurs first; and

    • (d) for engines that have a gross power of 37 kW or more, a period of 8000 hours of operation or 10 years of use, whichever occurs first.

Marginal note:North Warning System sites

  •  (1) A mobile compression-ignition engine that is to be used exclusively at a North Warning System site established by the North American Aerospace Defense Command may, instead of conforming to the emission standards set out in section 10, conform to the emission standards set out in Table 1 to section 112(a), subpart B, of CFR 89.

  • Marginal note:Useful life

    (2) The standards referred to in subsection (1) apply for the applicable useful life, as follows:

    • (a) for engines that have a gross power of less than 19 kW, a period of 3000 hours of operation or five years of use, whichever occurs first;

    • (b) for constant speed engines that have a gross power of 19 kW or more but less than 37 kW and a rated speed of 3000 rpm or more, a period of 3000 hours of operation or five years of use, whichever occurs first;

    • (c) for engines, other than those referred to in paragraph (b), that have a gross power of 19 kW or more but less than 37 kW, a period of 5000 hours of operation or seven years of use, whichever occurs first; and

    • (d) for engines that have a gross power of 37 kW or more, a period of 8000 hours of operation or 10 years of use, whichever occurs first.

Marginal note:Transportation refrigeration unit

  •  (1) A mobile compression-ignition engine that is used in a transportation refrigeration unit may, instead of conforming to the emission standards referred to in section 10, conform to the applicable standards referred to in sections 645(a), (b) and (e), subpart G, of CFR 1039, as specified in those sections.

  • Marginal note:Useful life

    (2) The standards referred to in subsection (1) apply for the useful life of the engine as specified in section 101(g), subpart B, of CFR 1039.

Marginal note:Engines for use in hazardous location

  •  (1) A compression-ignition engine that is or will be installed in a machine to be used only in a hazardous location where the maximum permissible surface temperature for the machine is 200°C or less may, if the engine or the machine bears the markings referred to in rule 18-052 of the most recent version of the Canadian Standards Association standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, conform to the following emission standards instead of those referred to in subsection 10(1) or 11(1), as applicable:

    • (a) in the case of an engine that has a gross power of 19 kW or more but less than 37 kW, the applicable standards set out in Table 2 to section 102(b), subpart B, of CFR 1039; and

    • (b) in the case of an engine that has a gross power of 37 kW or more, the applicable standards set out in Table 1 to section 112(a), subpart B, of CFR 89.

  • Marginal note:Useful life

    (2) The standards referred to in subsection (1) apply for the following useful life:

    • (a) for engines that have a gross power of 19 kW or more but less than 37 kW, the useful life referred to in section 101(g), subpart B, of CFR 1039; and

    • (b) for engines that have a gross power of 37 kW or more, a period of 8000 hours of operation or 10 years of use, whichever occurs first.

Marginal note:Backup or emergency stationary engines

  •  (1) A stationary compression-ignition engine that is intended to provide electrical power or mechanical work during a power outage may, instead of conforming to the emission standards referred to in subsection 11(1), conform to those set out in sections 4202(a)(1)(ii), (a)(2), (b)(2), (e)(2) and (4) and (f)(1) and (2), subpart IIII, of CFR 60.

  • Marginal note:Stationary fire-pump engines

    (2) A stationary compression-ignition engine that is a fire-pump engine may, instead of conforming to the emission standards referred to in subsection 11(1), conform to those set out in section 4202(d), subpart IIII, of CFR 60.

  • Marginal note:Stationary engines used in remote locations

    (3) A stationary compression-ignition engine that is to be used in a remote location may, instead of conforming to the emission standards set out in subsection 11(1), conform to those set out in section 4201(f), subpart IIII, of CFR 60 or those set out in sections 4202(a)(1)(ii), (a)(2), (b)(2), (e)(2) and (4) and (f)(1) and (2), subpart IIII, of CFR 60.

  • Marginal note:Useful life

    (4) The standards referred to in subsections (1) to (3) apply for the useful life of the engine referred to in subsection 11(3).

Diagnostic System Standards

Marginal note:Standards

 A compression-ignition engine that is equipped with a selective catalytic reduction system that uses a reductant other than the engine’s fuel must be equipped with a diagnostic system that conforms to the standards set out in,

  • (a) in the case of mobile engines, section 110, subpart B, of CFR 1039; and

  • (b) in the case of stationary engines, section 110, subpart B, of CFR 1039 or section 110, subpart B, of CFR 1042, as applicable.

Large Spark-Ignition Engine Standards

Emission Standards

Marginal note:Standards

  •  (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4) and sections 19, 22 and 23, a large spark-ignition engine must conform to

    • (a) the exhaust emission standards set out in sections 101(a) to (c) and (e), subpart B, of CFR 1048;

    • (b) the crankcase emission standards set out in section 115(a), subpart B, of CFR 1048; and

    • (c) the evaporative emission standards set out in sections 105(a), (c) and (d), subpart B, of CFR 1048.

  • Marginal note:Demonstrating conformity

    (2) For greater certainty, a company may demonstrate an engine’s conformity to the evaporative emission standards referred to in paragraph (1)(c) as specified in section 245(e), subpart C, of CFR 1048.

  • Marginal note:Alternate exhaust emission standards

    (3) An engine that meets the conditions set out in sections 101(d)(1) to (4), subpart B, of CFR 1048 may, instead of conforming to the exhaust emission standards set out in section 101(b)(3), subpart B, of CFR 1048, conform to the exhaust emission standards set out in section 101(d), subpart B, of CFR 1048.

  • Marginal note:“Blue Sky Series” emission standards

    (4) An engine may, instead of conforming to the exhaust emission standards referred to in paragraph (1)(a), conform to the “Blue Sky Series” standards set out in section 140, subpart B, of CFR 1048.

  • Marginal note:Useful life

    (5) The standards referred to in subsections (1), (3) and (4) apply for the useful life of the engine as specified in

    • (a) section 101(g), subpart B, of CFR 1048, in the case of the standards referred to in paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) and subsections (3) and (4); or

    • (b) section 105, subpart B, of CFR 1048, in the case of the standards referred to in paragraph (1)(c).

Marginal note:Alternate standards

 A large spark-ignition engine that is fuelled solely by natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas and that has a gross engine power of 250 kW or more may, instead of conforming to the standards referred to in sections 18, 20 and 21, conform to the standards referred to in sections 10 and 17, as if it were a compression-ignition engine.

Diagnostic and Torque Broadcasting System Standards

Marginal note:Diagnostic system

 A large spark-ignition engine that is equipped with three-way catalysts and closed-loop control of air-fuel ratios must be equipped with a diagnostic system that conforms to the applicable standards set out in section 110, subpart B, of CFR 1048.

Marginal note:Torque broadcasting system

 An electronically controlled large spark-ignition engine must be equipped with a torque broadcasting system that meets the requirements of section 115(b), subpart B, of CFR 1048.

On-Road Engines Adapted for Off-road Use

Marginal note:Alternate standards — engines

  •  (1) A mobile compression-ignition engine or a large spark-ignition engine may, instead of conforming to the applicable standards referred to in sections 10, 12 to 15 and 17 to 21, conform to the applicable standards under the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations if

    • (a) the engine was, before it became subject to these Regulations,

      • (i) subject to the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations, and

      • (ii) in conformity with the applicable standards under those Regulations; and

    • (b) the engine was, before its sale to the first retail purchaser, altered in a manner that meets the requirements set out in section 605(d)(2), subpart G, of CFR 1039 or section 605(d)(2), subpart G, of CFR 1048, as the case may be.

  • Marginal note:Applicable standards

    (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the applicable standards under the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations are those that were applicable to the engine under those Regulations before its alteration.

Engines Covered by EPA Certificate

Marginal note:Certificate issued under certain parts of CFR

  •  (1) Subject to subsection (2), an engine that is covered by an EPA certificate may, instead of conforming to the applicable standards referred to in sections 10 to 22, conform to

    • (a) in the case of an engine that has a complete fuel system and whose attached fuel lines and attached fuel tanks are covered by one or more EPA certificates, the standards referred to in each of the EPA certificates; and

    • (b) in any other case, the standards referred to in the EPA certificate.

  • Marginal note:Certificate issued under CFR 86

    (2) A mobile compression-ignition engine or a large spark-ignition engine that is covered by an EPA certificate issued under CFR 86 may, instead of conforming to the applicable standards referred to in sections 10, 12 to 15 and 17 to 21, conform to the standards referred to in the EPA certificate if the engine was, before importation or before its sale to the first retail purchaser, altered in a manner that meets the specific requirements set out in section 605(d)(2), subpart G, of CFR 1039 or section 605(d)(2), subpart G, of CFR 1048, as the case may be.

Marginal note:Subsection 153(3) of Act

  •  (1) For the purposes of subsection 153(3) of the Act, the provisions of the CFR that are applicable under an EPA certificate to an engine referred to in subsection 23(1) or (2), or to any attached fuel lines or fuel tanks referred to in paragraph 23(1)(a), correspond to the standards referred to in sections 10 to 22.

  • Marginal note:EPA

    (2) For the purposes of subsection 153(3) of the Act, the EPA is the prescribed agency.

Replacement Engines

Marginal note:Standards

  •  (1) Despite sections 10 to 23 and subject to subsection (2), a replacement engine must, instead of conforming to the applicable standards referred to in those sections, conform to

    • (a) if a replacement engine exists that is manufactured to the specifications, in respect of the control of emissions, of a model year subsequent to the model year of the original engine and that has the physical or performance characteristics necessary for the operation of the machine, the most stringent of the following:

      • (i) the standards referred to in paragraph 10(1)(a) or (b) or subsection 11.1(2) of the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations, as they read immediately before the coming into force of these Regulations, that are applicable to an engine manufactured to the specifications of that subsequent model year,

      • (ii) if a replacement engine exists that conforms to standards that are applicable to a model year that is subsequent to the model year referred to in subparagraph (i), those standards, or

      • (iii) if none of the standards referred to in subparagraph (i) or (ii) are applicable, the manufacturer’s specifications in respect of the control of emissions, if those specifications are at least as stringent as the specifications of the model year of the original engine; and

    • (b) if no replacement engine exists that is manufactured to the specifications, in respect of the control of emissions, of a model year subsequent to the model year of the original engine and that has the physical or performance characteristics necessary for the operation of the machine, the most stringent of the following:

      • (i) the standards referred to in paragraph 10(1)(a) or (b) or subsection 11.1(2) or 13(2) of the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations, as they read immediately before the coming into force of these Regulations, that are applicable to the original engine,

      • (ii) if a replacement engine exists that has the physical or performance characteristics necessary for the operation of the machine and conforms to standards that are applicable to the model year of the original engine and are more stringent than those referred to in subparagraph (i), those more stringent standards, or

      • (iii) if none of the standards referred to in subparagraph (i) or (ii) are applicable, the manufacturer’s specifications in respect of the control of emissions, if those specifications are at least as stringent as the specifications of the model year of the original engine.

  • Marginal note:References to CFR

    (2) For the purposes of subparagraphs (1)(a)(i) and (1)(b)(i), a reference in the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations to a provision of the CFR is to be read as a reference to that provision as it read immediately before the day on which these Regulations come into force.

  • Marginal note:Interpretation

    (3) For the purposes of subparagraph (1)(b)(i), the reference to subsection 13(2) of the Off-Road Compression-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations must be read as excluding the dates mentioned in that subsection.

  • Marginal note:Limitation

    (4) An engine is a replacement engine only if it was manufactured to replace the engine of a machine that is located in Canada and that, on the day that the replacement engine is installed, had its manufacture completed

    • (a) in the case of a machine in or on which a mobile engine is installed, 40 years ago or less; or

    • (b) in the case of a machine in or on which a stationary engine is installed, less than 15 years ago.

National Emissions Mark and Label Requirements

Marginal note:Request for authorization

  •  (1) Before applying a national emissions mark to an engine, a company must make a request to the Minister for authorization to do so.

  • Marginal note:Required information

    (2) The request must be signed by an authorized representative of the company and must include

    • (a) the company’s name and the street address of the company’s head office and, if different, its mailing address;

    • (b) the name, email address and telephone number of an authorized representative of the company;

    • (c) the street address of the location at which the national emissions mark will be applied; and

    • (d) information establishing that the company is capable of demonstrating that the engine conforms to the standards set out in these Regulations.

 

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